4stars

The book gave me all the feels. I just couldn't understand why they just couldn't make things simple but life isn't always easy and you have to fight.

by Thi Balandranon May 04, 2018

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5

Loved it

The Choices I've Made is the first book I have read by J.L. Berg. What caught my attention first is the NC coastal setting of Ocracoke Island. Being a quiet tourist small town area, it is easy to see how the younger inhabitants would long for a more cosmopolitan style of life. On the surface such is what has happened to Jake. Perhaps that would have still happened without the trouble between his dad and him. For those of us who are only “dingbatters” it brings back to mind summer vacations of sand, surf and slowing down. J.L. Berg has captured the essence of the island; ferry rides (though I will never ever take the last ferry of the day), pirate hideaways, treasures and all the rest.
This is a returning to your roots as well as a second chance for high school sweethearts’ story. Jake is only here to tie up family loose ends, not to stay and more importantly not to remember or deal with regrets. Molly had also given some thought to leaving but never did. Now she has no plans to do that nor can she even imagine doing so. It is the classic dilemma of one who is staying, and one who never planned to ever stay. Well written and emotionally rich, it is an engaging story of the two charming characters with different goals and lives now but who share a special connection of young true love along with a present day tragic event that involves another close childhood friend.
Fans of Virginia Kantra’s Dare Island Series will be especially thrilled to find another NC contemporary romance series. However, all fans of excellent contemporary romance will love this book too. This is an author whose books I want to read more.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

by Paula W.on May 11, 2018

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4.0

Great

Great read really enjoyed the story.

by Ajon February 19, 2019

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4.0

Nice

Nice book I really enjoyed reading it I would read it again if I find time and I would highly recommend it to a friend

by Valentia Nofanezile Mahlanguon February 12, 2019

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4.0

Sweet

Sweet story, great beach read or quiet Sunday curled up on the couch with a pot of tea.